blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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The aromatic profile is layered with enticing notes of blackberry preserves, raspberry, violet, cocoa, anise, and cherry wood.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Gothic Halloween Bar Cart The rich, elegant hue of a blackberry margarita inspires this haunting Halloween bar cart.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
It's made with three layers of puff pastry and cream, and is topped with blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Some varieties, typically the darker-skinned figs, contain as much anthocyanin as blackberries and blueberries, two of the best sources of it.14
Figs are also high in fiber and are a good source of important minerals, including potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus.14
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—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Gothic Halloween Bar Cart The rich, elegant hue of a blackberry margarita inspires this haunting Halloween bar cart.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
It's made with three layers of puff pastry and cream, and is topped with blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Some varieties, typically the darker-skinned figs, contain as much anthocyanin as blackberries and blueberries, two of the best sources of it.14
Figs are also high in fiber and are a good source of important minerals, including potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus.14
5.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
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blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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